You Can Study Scripture for Yourself
Bible study should be more than collecting someone else’s answers.
Many believers want to understand the Bible but do not know what to do after opening it. This guided journey gives you enough direction to begin—without doing the discovery for you.
This journal will help you:
- Begin Bible study with prayer.
- Read a passage slowly and make observations.
- Use P.E.T.S. to ask helpful questions.
- Respond through prayer and obedience.
- Use deeper resources only after studying for yourself.
Guidance Without Dependence
Know what to do before you begin.
The opening pages introduce the study rhythm, explain what you will find throughout the journal, and point you toward additional help if this way of studying Scripture is new to you.
The goal is not to rush through 3 John. It is to grow in your confidence to pray, read, ask good questions, and respond faithfully to God’s Word.
A Repeatable Bible Study Rhythm
Pray. Read. Ask. Pray.
Use the same simple process for each passage. The rhythm is easy to remember and flexible enough to continue using long after you finish 3 John.
Pray
Come to God with a humble, teachable heart.
Read
Read slowly, repeatedly, and attentively.
Ask
Use P.E.T.S. to examine and apply the passage.
Pray
Turn what you discover into conversation with God.
Ask Better Questions
P.E.T.S. helps you wrestle with the passage.
You do not need to find an answer for every letter. P.E.T.S. simply gives you a starting point for recognizing what God may be showing you.
Study the Entire Letter
Four studies. One complete biblical book.
The short length of 3 John makes it an ideal place to practice careful Bible study and experience the satisfaction of completing an entire book.
Walk in the Truth
Discover how biblical truth becomes visible in everyday conduct.
Support the Mission
Consider how ordinary believers become coworkers in gospel ministry.
Reject a Bad Example
Examine how pride, control, and selfish ambition damage the church.
Follow What Is Good
Learn to recognize and imitate character worthy of a Christian example.
Inside the Journal
A clean layout with room to discover and respond.
Each study provides direction, thoughtful reminders, and generous space for your own observations, questions, prayers, and response.
The Journal Is the Front Door
Study first. Then scan, explore, and go deeper.
Passage-specific QR codes connect you with the growing MTSM library of free 3 John resources after you have examined the biblical text for yourself.
- Foundations, Leader, and Deep Roots commentary
- Answers to common interpretive questions
- Historical and cultural background
- Profiles of John, Gaius, Diotrephes, and Demetrius
- Reflection and group-discussion resources
These resources supplement—not replace—your own study of Scripture.
What You Receive
Everything you need to begin your journey.
- One 34-page downloadable PDF
- Four studies covering all 15 verses of 3 John
- Devotional Bible Study Method instructions
- A detailed P.E.T.S. reference guide
- Prayer prompts and journaling space
- Scripture-memory encouragement
- Passage-specific QR resource links
- Personal reflection and group-discussion help
Designed for:
Use it individually, work through it with someone you are discipling, or let every participant bring a licensed copy to your group.
More Than a Reading Plan
Build a Bible study rhythm you can carry into every book.
You will finish more than the book of 3 John. You will practice a repeatable way to approach Scripture with prayer, careful reading, thoughtful questions, and faithful obedience.
Download the Guided Journey →Before You Purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a printed journal?
No. This purchase is an instant digital PDF download. No physical product will be mailed. Product photographs show how the journal may look when printed and assembled at home.
Does the journal include the biblical text?
You will need a Bible or Bible app. The journal directs you to each passage so that you can study it in your preferred Bible translation.
Do I need to use every online resource?
No. Begin with Scripture and use the QR-connected resources when you have a question, need additional context, want to check your conclusions, or are ready to explore more deeply.
May I share the PDF with my group?
The standard purchase includes a personal-use license and may not be copied, uploaded, redistributed, or shared. Each participant should purchase a copy. Contact More Than Sunday Mornings for church, ministry, or group licensing.
Is this appropriate for a new Bible reader?
Yes. The journal explains the method and provides reminders throughout. Because it teaches discovery instead of supplying every answer, it also remains useful for experienced Bible students.
Your Guided Journey Is Ready
Walk in the truth. Support the mission. Follow what is good.
Open your Bible, bring a humble and teachable heart, and begin discovering what God wants to show you through 3 John.
Get 3 John: A Guided Journey →Instant digital download • Print at home • Personal-use license